October Mountain State Forest Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation October Mountain Reservoir

317 Woodland Road, Washington, MA

About October Mountain Reservoir

The October Mountain Reservoir is a waterbody located within October Mountain State Forest in Washington, Massachusetts. The reservoir is surrounded by hiking trails and adds to the state forest's abundance of outdoor recreation offerings. Picnic tables, grills, and beach areas provide several options for resting or eating while exploring October Mountain or utilizing the reservoir. Additionally, visitors can access the water from the beach areas, which can be used for launching a boat, shoreline fishing, or swimming.

With a perimeter of roughly 2 miles, October Mountain Reservoir can provide a serene paddling journey. The area typically sees low visitation and comprises a dense forest, which creates a quiet, peaceful ambiance unique to Western Massachusetts. Visitors can expect to find numerous animal species, including beavers, deer, bears, herons, hawks, and potentially moose. Prospective anglers can expect abundant largemouth bass, which dominate the reservoir's fish population.

October Mountain Reservoir can be accessed from West Branch Road, in Washington. Notably, October Mountain is 16,500 acres, making it the largest state forest in Massachusetts, and a haven for Berkshires hiking, hunting, fishing, and exploring. As a state forest, October Mountain is owned and managed by the Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation. Their website attached below lists site-specific rules and updates.